It was a few Malayali Viswakarma who were residing in Bangaloreand came from different parts of Kerala for their survival, intending to unite & develop its welfare activities to its community members. A few elders met at Lalbagh Botanical Garden sitting on the stone bench on 01.02.1981 had decided & took the first bold step in forming an Association by naming it “KERALA VISWAKARMA WELFARE ASSOCIATION”.  The following are the members who took the lead role & responsibility:

1981 to 1984

1984 to 1987

In the initial stage, there were not many activities seen but later the new Management in 1984-87 initiated with Welfare Scheme of the FAMILY WELFARE FUND & HOUSING SCHEME.  However, there was only very limited success seen.  The renewal of the Kerala Viswakarma Welfare Association could be done due to some unavoidable reasons.  Hence in 1988, a new Association was formed ‘VISWAKARMA WELFARE ASSOCIATION,’ even though the new Association was formed only limited activities were seen. Later in 1989, an Adhoc Committee was formed with the leadership of:

1989-1990

And entrusted them to complete the new Registration process & its formalities.  During 1989-90 the new ‘VISWAKARMA WELFARE ASSOCIATION’ was registered under the Karnataka State Co-Operative Society Act 1960 with the following Aims & Objectives:

(a)   To solve the unique problems of the VISWAKARMA community in Bangalore concerning Social, Educational, Matrimonial, and Vocational matters.

(b)   To Help the bereaved Family with financial help to meet funeral / cremation expenses.

(c)   To reflect and revive the cultural and folklore of India.

(d)   To organize cultural shows and film shows.

(e)   To found and maintain libraries and reading rooms.

(f)    To publish educational journals and periodicals.

Gratitude:

The time and effort that all our Elders / Sr. Members have put in are just amazing, it not only motivates us but also pushes us to give the best results.  It is sincerely appreciated for their honest commitment & dedication to the welfare activities & upliftment of Viswakarma Welfare Association.

Milestone:

1.     In mid 1980-1990, monthly regular provisions were sold through society to the members at wholesale rate.

2.     In 1995, a land measuring 5880sqft was purchased at Adarsha Layout, Hongsandra, Bangalore-560068.

3.     In 1996-97, an Office for VWA & a Community hall were constructed in the purchased land with basic amenities& Electricity facilities.

4.     In 1996-97 a BNSL landlineTelephone No. 080-25745564 was installed at Office.

5.     In 2011, website: www.vwabangalore.com & e-mail: vwabangalore@gmail.com was created.

6.     In 2015, the Association grandly celebrated its Silver Jubilee with various Cultural Programmes & Public Meetings.

7.     In 2015, the Association had a total strength of:

·         28 x Donor Members

·         20 x Promoter Members &

·         467 x Life Members